“We have seen the impact he has brought to the club, two cup finals in his first season after less than a year there – and that is with Brendan Rodgers’ team,” he said.

“I’m sure there are things he wants to change and the great thing about coming in mid-season as a manager is it gives you that time to assess the players, rather than coming in over the summer and making rash decisions.

“I’m sure over the last six months he has assessed everyone and now is making his moves in the transfer market. He has already signed a goalkeeper [Loris Karius] and I am sure that is the first of many.”